Thank you to everyone for your continued support and prayers. They are obviously working because Jordan is doing much better!

We were under the impression that a brand new phase of chemo was to start this week but it should continue next week. This will allow Jordan to have a break and remain feeling well. This is great because this means no chemo this week allowing white blood counts to recover. Jordan welcomes this!!

Today we have an appointment with the surgeon to discuss putting in a port and removing the pic line in his arm. A port is really what was wanted from the beginning but with the mass so big in his chest it was too risky to be put under for surgery. Now that the mass appears to be smaller they are hoping that next week when he is put under anesthesia for a spinal tap, they can also surgically input the port and remove the pic line. A port is used for administering all of Jordan's chemo treatments and blood work. It is under the skin on the chest so this means shower's will be easier and he can swim. The main thing is there is less room for infection with the port and will be much easier to take care of. Whether or not Jordan is not ready for this surgery, chemo will start up again next week - continuing for 41 days with this particular phase. Prayers are very much needed to get him through this time, as you all know chemo is very hard on his little body.

Last week we had the opportunity to go to Big Bear for four days. Jordan held up pretty well. It was beautiful up there and we were able to go on the boat and enjoy the lake. We fished, ate, relaxed and just enjoyed the breath of fresh air that we all needed so badly. Jordan's cousin, Candace came up for one night. She really is the medicine that Jordan needs. He has become so close to her during this time and she can make him feel better and put a smile on his face no matter how sick or sad he may be feeling that day. Thank you Candace (Wally) for being there for your little cousin!!Legoland...a few weeks ago!

More updates to follow...